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HP StoreEver MSL2024 and MSL4048 Tape Libraries
Product Highlights
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Manageability
The MSL Tape Libraries come with web-based remote manageability so they can be easily monitored
and managed from across the room or across the globe. Functions included in the management tool
include:
 Status information on the drive and system
 System configuration operations and reporting
 System error and status logs
 Library and drive firmware upgrade capabilities
 Diagnostic tests and information
 Cartridge movement for maintenance and management purposes
 Cleaning cartridge support
 Security and access control
 SNMP support for IP communication
 Partitioning and Encryption management
 HTTPS capable
 IPv6 and IPv4 network protocol support
TapeAssure
HP TapeAssure makes managing, optimizing and archiving on the HP StoreEver MSL Tape libraries
easier. TapeAssure provides comprehensive summaries and detailed information about the status,
performance, utilization, and health of all tape drives and cartridges. TapeAssure utilization and
performance reporting features allow you to optimize the use of your existing HP MSL tape libraries to
make informed purchasing decisions if an increase in capacity is needed.
 Modify backup schedules to make best use of the drives and tapes available and evenly
distribute their workload
 Predict and prevent failures through early warnings and recommended service actions
 Determine if each drive and each tape is experiencing a high (or low) rate of usage
 Know when to retire tapes
 Find out the compression ratios actually achieved
TapeAssure builds a database of drive and tape history information that you can export as .CSV
(comma-separated-value) files and import into Excel or other tools to create pivot-charts, pie charts
and bar charts for graphical presentation or further analysis. This data can be automatically exported
on a schedule or on demand and written to a local or network drive where analysis scripts can also be
run.
TapeAssure real time alerts notify instantly if drive and data quality standards are not being achieved:
 In-depth analysis pinpoints if drive, tape or data characteristics fall below HP backup and
archiving standards
 View alerts and statistics is real-time in the Command View TL GUI
TapeAssure Advanced
HP StoreEver TapeAssure Advanced Software is a licensed feature that leverages the information from
TapeAssure but will additionally provide an intuitive, easy to use dashboard, and advance analytics
feature for performance, health and utilization related to tape libraries, drives and cartridges.